Nollywood actor Bucci Franklin also known as Oboz from the popular movie “To Kill A Monkey,” has shared his journey of embodying the main character and how the Holy Spirit guided him through the process.
Speaking in a recent Interview, Franklin revealed that the Holy spirit during the preparation of the movie, directed him to surrender control.
“As the Holy Spirit instructed, letting go of grooming was my way of surrendering control. I wanted to feel raw, exposed — a little feral even — because Oboz isn’t polished.
“He is power wrapped in chaos. As my nails grew out and my hair got slightly wild, I started to see someone else in the mirror. That transformation reminded me daily that I was shedding my own skin to step into that of Oboz. It wasn’t just cosmetic; it affected how I moved, how I sat, how I looked at people.
There was a physical discomfort that mirrored the psychological restlessness of Oboz, and that discomfort became fuel for me,” he said.
Bucci further disclosed how the Holy Spirit’s faith guided him into interpreting the Oboz character perfectly.
“God is my manager before anything. There are moments in life that feel like you’ve been prepared for them in ways you can’t fully explain. That’s what this role was for me. When I first read the script, I felt something shift inside me; like I was meant to give voice to the character.
“My faith was my compass through the entire process. It reminded me that even in portraying someone who walks through darkness, my job was to tell the truth, not to judge — because I, Bucci Franklin, am not perfect. The Holy Spirit helped me stay grounded in empathy. Oboz is the kind of soul most people would write off, but I knew my job was to show that he’s still a soul. He is still redeemable, even if it’s just in the smallest way,” he said
